Meridith Sanford Barnes

Meridith Sanford Barnes has extensive experience in the retail industry, with a focus on client engagement and customer service. Meridith most recently served as the Lead (VP), Client Experience at iQmetrix, where they provided strategic leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery to clients. Prior to that, they held roles such as Senior Director, Client Engagement and Lead, Professional Services at iQmetrix, where they were responsible for client retention, revenue growth, and satisfaction.

Before joining iQmetrix, Meridith worked at Lowe's Companies, Inc., where they directed visual presentation and store planning efforts for all Lowe's retail locations within the US. Meridith also served as the Senior Manager, Store Environment Graphics, overseeing in-store signage design. Additionally, they worked as a Packaging Project Manager and Graphic Designer, contributing to the brand identity and advertising design for Lowe's private brands.

Earlier in their career, Meridith held the role of Account Manager at Pratt Corporation, where they managed and approved vendor submitted signage and displays for Lowe's Companies, serving as the main point of contact and relationship owner.

Overall, Meridith Sanford Barnes has a strong background in client engagement, strategic leadership, and visual presentation within the retail industry.

Meridith Sanford Barnes holds a Masters degree in Graphic Communications from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University, which they completed from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Design from Clemson University's College of Architecture, completing it from 1996 to 2002. In 2019, they also obtained a certification in Leading a Customer-Centric Culture from Lynda.com.